Organisational Policy Review Mentor

We’re looking for an Organisational Policy Review Mentor who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Fiji.

• As a volunteer, you help prioritise the recommendations of a current capacity assessment which is to be implemented and identify the support needed.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a Masters degree in Management, policy and organizational development or relevant qualification with 10 years experience in the field.
• Participate in a review of current internal policies and processes and help develop new policies.

About the Partner Organisation 

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is an independent state body, based in Suva. The Commission has a broad mandate to promote and protect human rights at the national level in Fiji. The Commission consists of 5 Commissioners with the main office in Suva, launching its first regional office in March. There are 3 divisions within the Commission- (1) Awareness and Advocacy, (2) Complaints & Proceedings (3) Corporate. Each Unit has staff ranging from 2 to 4.

The Commission is seeking a volunteer with skills and experience that will help support the Commission in implementing some key recommendations from it's Capacity Assessment Report. The volunteer would help the staff to review outdated policies and develop new policies and strategies. They would also advise on how to best implement some key substantive human rights activities outlined in its current Strategic Plan.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.